Although he is best known for his film scores and The Godfather in particular, Nino Rota's concert music combines traditional tonality and forms with characteristically heartfelt melodies and appealing clarity. Contrasts abound in this selection of chamber works, from bassoon buffoonery in the Toccata to the Brahmsian eloquence of the Clarinet Sonata, and from the dramatic Improvviso and melancholy moods of the recently discovered Fantasia, to the jocular instrumental exchanges in the exquisite Trio. Album Tracks 1. I. Allegro 00 05 53 2. II. Andante 00 05 37 3. III. Allegrissimo 00 05 29 4. Improvviso in D minor 00 04 47 5. Toccata for Bassoon and Piano 00 04 59 6. I. Allegretto Scorrevole 00 05 27 7. II. Andante (Quasi Adagio) 00 05 43 8. III. Allegro Scorrevole 00 05 45 9. Fantasia in G Major 00 15 27